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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE THIRD DALAI LAMA 15TH/16TH CENTURY Sitting in vajraparyankasanaon a double lotus throne w

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Lot 31

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE THIRD DALAI LAMA 15TH/16TH CENTURY Sitting in vajraparyankasanaon a double lotus throne with a vajra emblem to the front, touching the ground with his right hand, the left resting on his knees, wearing monk's robes, his head shaved with traces of cold painted decoration, the base sealed and painted with red lacquer with a four-pointed vajra, 9cm, 284g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, VIX, p.201, no.192 for a related example of the Third Dalai Lama from the 17th century.

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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF SHADAKSHARI AVALOKITESHVARA 17TH CENTURY Seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus throne, the p

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Lot 32

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF SHADAKSHARI AVALOKITESHVARA 17TH CENTURY Seated in vajraparyankasana on a lotus throne, the primary hands folded in namaskara mudra in front of the chest and the secondary hands raised, wearing a dhoti, adorned with jewellery and a tiara inlaid with turquoise and coral beads, the blue-painted hair arranged in a high chignon surmounted by the head of Amitabha, the base sealed and incised with a four-pointed vajra, 13cm, 637g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. Christie's New York, 20th March 2009, lot 2271 for a similar example.

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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA 17TH CENTURY Seated on a lotus throne, wearing a dhoti, with celestial ribbons

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Lot 33

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA 17TH CENTURY Seated on a lotus throne, wearing a dhoti, with celestial ribbons at the shoulders, a tiara and elaborate jewellery, his right hand is raised in vitarka mudra, and his left lowered in dhyana mudra rest on his lap, the base sealed, inscribed with Tibetan script to the back of the throne, 10.5cm, 581g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection.

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A WESTERN HIMALAYAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 11TH/12TH CENTURY Standing, wearing a dhoti and a tall headdress, with earring

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Lot 34

A WESTERN HIMALAYAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 11TH/12TH CENTURY Standing, wearing a dhoti and a tall headdress, with earrings inlaid with turquoise beads, his right hand stretched downwards in varada mudra, all raised on a double lotus throne, 12.5cm, 220g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, VIX, p.111, no.106 for a related example of Padmapani from the same period.

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A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 12TH CENTURY Standing on a double lotus throne, wearing a beaded dhoti and a headdress,

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Lot 36

A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 12TH CENTURY Standing on a double lotus throne, wearing a beaded dhoti and a headdress, a tall chignon and elaborate jewellery, his right hand stretched downwards in varada mudra, 12.5cm, 206g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, VIX, p.98, no.93 for a related example from the same period.

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A WESTERN HIMALAYAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 11TH/12TH CENTURY Standing, wearing a dhoti, a tall headdress and elaborate je

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Lot 37

A WESTERN HIMALAYAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI 11TH/12TH CENTURY Standing, wearing a dhoti, a tall headdress and elaborate jewellery, his right hand stretched downwards in varada mudra, holding a blossom in the other, the figure with an open mandala attached to the rear of the pedestal, 18cm, 551g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. Classics of the Forbidden City, Tibetan Buddhist Sculptures, p.176, no.95 for a related figure of the Bodhisattva Padmapani.

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A TIBETAN COPPER INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 14TH CENTURY Sitting in vajraparyankasana, touching the ground with

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Lot 38

A TIBETAN COPPER INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 14TH CENTURY Sitting in vajraparyankasana, touching the ground with his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the left resting on his knees, all raised on a double lotus throne, the base sealed with a four-pointed vajra, 9cm, 159g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, VIX, p.159, no.152 for a related example of Sakyamuni. Also see Bonhams Hong Kong, 3rd October 2017, lot 17.

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A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD 'DRAGON' INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The body of compressed circular form cast with two pairs of

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Lot 4

A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD 'DRAGON' INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The body of compressed circular form cast with two pairs of confronting dragons contesting the sacred pearl of wisdom, with a waisted neck and two loop handles with a foliate design rising from the rim with key fret band, all raised on three tall legs cast with stylised leaves, a three character mark in seal script to the base reading song yue lü, 17.5cm, 2.5kg. Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.

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A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WHITE TARA 13TH/14TH CENTURY Seated on a double lotus base, her left hand in vitarkamudra, her rig

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Lot 40

A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF WHITE TARA 13TH/14TH CENTURY Seated on a double lotus base, her left hand in vitarkamudra, her right in varadamudra, her eyes closed, the face with a serene expression, her hair in a high chignon and with an elaborate tiara, with lotus sprays and celestial ribbons at her shoulders, the base with a double vajra mark, 10.5cm, 333g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection.

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A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA 13TH/14TH CENTURY Seated in lalitasana, wearing an elaborate headdress and jewellery in

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Lot 43

A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA 13TH/14TH CENTURY Seated in lalitasana, wearing an elaborate headdress and jewellery inlaid with colourful beads, with floral sprays to her shoulders, raised on a double lotus throne, the base plate with a double vajra mark, 10.5cm, 336g. Provenance: formerly in the Cheng Huan Collection.

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A CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR MIRROR SET INTO A LACQUER PANEL 18TH CENTURY AND LATER The mirror later set with nine gilt bronz

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Lot 447

A CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR MIRROR SET INTO A LACQUER PANEL 18TH CENTURY AND LATER The mirror later set with nine gilt bronze appliqués of vases, mounted with an ornate ribbon-tied handle, the red lacquer panel decorated with dragons, and with a Xuande-marked plaque, 44cm x 28cm.

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A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANDI 17TH/18TH CENTURY Seated on a red lacquered throne, wearing a full suit of armour

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Lot 45

A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANDI 17TH/18TH CENTURY Seated on a red lacquered throne, wearing a full suit of armour inlaid with colourful beads, with his hands supported on his knees, 18cm, 1.6kg. Provenance: formerly a French private collection, Normandy.

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LITERATURE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CHINESE ART IN LONDON, 19

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Lot 468

LITERATURE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CHINESE ART IN LONDON, 1936. Volume I Bronze, volume II Porcelain, volume III Painting and Calligraphy, volume IV Miscellaneous. (4)

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A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA 16TH/17TH CENTURY Seated in vajraparyankasana, wearing an elaborate headdress wit

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Lot 47

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRASATTVA 16TH/17TH CENTURY Seated in vajraparyankasana, wearing an elaborate headdress with celestial ribbons and jewellery set with blue and red beads, holding an articulated vajra in her right hand and a ghanta in her left hand, raised on a double lotus throne, the base sealed, 24.5cm, 1.7kg. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, volume VIX, p.175 no.167 and p.230, no.219 for related examples of Vajrasattva.

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A TIBETAN GHANTA AND A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 19TH CENTURY The Ghanta cast with Sanskrit characters and stylised masks, the

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Lot 487

A TIBETAN GHANTA AND A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 19TH CENTURY The Ghanta cast with Sanskrit characters and stylised masks, the Buddha seated on a double lotus throne in bhumisparshamudra, his left hand rests on his knee in dhyanamudra, 18cm and 11cm, 431g and 204g. (2)

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A CHINESE BRONZE STUPA MING DYNASTY OR LATER The hollow stupa rising from a waisted base with three characters reading she li

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Lot 489

A CHINESE BRONZE STUPA MING DYNASTY OR LATER The hollow stupa rising from a waisted base with three characters reading she li ta above the opening, the twelve-tiered finial with a lotus bud knop, the base and finial with traces of red and gold lacquer, 26.5cm, 1.4kg.

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A SMALL CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN MING DYNASTY Standing, wearing long robes, with her hands held together, claspi

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Lot 492

A SMALL CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN MING DYNASTY Standing, wearing long robes, with her hands held together, clasping a string of prayer beads, raised on a lotus throne, 7.7cm, 85g. Provenance: from a British private collection, acquired in the 1990s.

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FOUR LARGE BURMESE BRONZE FIGURES OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 19TH/20TH CENTURY Each wearing robes, seated in dhyanasana, with his le

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Lot 496

FOUR LARGE BURMESE BRONZE FIGURES OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI 19TH/20TH CENTURY Each wearing robes, seated in dhyanasana, with his left hand upturned, with elongated earlobes and traces of cold painted decoration, two with inscriptions to the front of the bases, 53.5cm, 46kg. (4) Provenance: the Benveniste collection, Montreal, purchased in the 1960s and '70s.

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A CHINESE BRONZE DAOIST TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER With an ovoid body decorated with a row of char

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Lot 499

A CHINESE BRONZE DAOIST TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER With an ovoid body decorated with a row of characters and star constellations to the shoulder, a band of taotie masks to the neck, and with two phoenix head handles with rings to the sides. The base with a bagua mark, all supported on three tall legs, the cover with reticulated trigrams and surmounted by a qilin, together with a wood stand, 32cm, 7.5kg. (3)

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A CHINESE BRONZE CYLINDRICAL INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The plain body with two elephant head-shaped handles, raised on

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Lot 5

A CHINESE BRONZE CYLINDRICAL INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The plain body with two elephant head-shaped handles, raised on a short circular foot, with a six character Xuande mark to the base, 9.6cm, 853g. Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.

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A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER MING/QING DYNASTY With a plain spherical body supported on three legs, with two han

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Lot 501

A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER MING/QING DYNASTY With a plain spherical body supported on three legs, with two handles to the rim and a domed cover surmounted by a reclining lion dog, his open mouth a smoke vent, 25cm, 3.7kg. (2)

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A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The compressed circular body raised on three short feet and with two

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Lot 502

A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The compressed circular body raised on three short feet and with two loop handles to the rim, the base with a six character Xuande mark, 30cm, 5.5kg. Provenance: from the collection of Dorothy Dawson Hornell, b.1890 in Shanghai.

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A CHINESE BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC ARCHAISTIC RITUAL VESSEL, HU QING DYNASTY After a Warring States original, with a bulbous body an

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Lot 503

A CHINESE BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC ARCHAISTIC RITUAL VESSEL, HU QING DYNASTY After a Warring States original, with a bulbous body and a hinged cover resembling the head of a bird of prey, with a C-shaped handle and geometric champlevé bands around the body and to the cover, 35cm, 3.6kg.

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A CHINESE BRONZE RITUAL ARCHAISTIC WINE VESSEL, JUE DATED 1738 The body decorated with three rows of key fret, with a loop el

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Lot 504

A CHINESE BRONZE RITUAL ARCHAISTIC WINE VESSEL, JUE DATED 1738 The body decorated with three rows of key fret, with a loop elephant-head handle, all supported on three splayed feet, with an inscription to the underside of the rim, 16.6cm, 560g.

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A CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC RITUAL VESSEL, FANG MING/QING DYNASTY The bulbous square-section body with a neck, supported on a

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Lot 508

A CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC RITUAL VESSEL, FANG MING/QING DYNASTY The bulbous square-section body with a neck, supported on a flared foot and with a pair of taotie mask handles, a circular paper label for Entwistle to the base, 28.5cm, 1.9kg. Cf. Artifacts in the Nanyue King's Tomb of Western Han Dynasty, National Museum of History, p.105, no.B60 for a Han dynasty prototype of this vessel.

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A CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC GU PROBABLY QING DYNASTY With a flared rim and four flanges to the central section and the foot,

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Lot 509

A CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC GU PROBABLY QING DYNASTY With a flared rim and four flanges to the central section and the foot, cast in relief with archaistic designs on a key fret ground, the interior cast with archaic characters, 28.6cm, 1.28kg.

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A CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI MING DYNASTY Seated in vajraparyankasana, wearing long flowing

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Lot 51

A CHINESE GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKYAMUNI MING DYNASTY Seated in vajraparyankasana, wearing long flowing robes with floral borders, with a fylfot to the exposed chest, his left hand upturned, the right touching the ground, his elongated earlobes framing his face bearing a serene expression with downcast eyes, 28cm, 5kg.

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TWO CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS 17TH/18TH CENTURY Each with a compressed circular body and loop handles to the sides, six

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Lot 511

TWO CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS 17TH/18TH CENTURY Each with a compressed circular body and loop handles to the sides, six character Xuande marks to the bases, 23.5cm and 18.5cm, 1.9kg and 1.2kg. (2)

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TWO CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERS 19TH CENTURY Each of cylindrical form with handles and feet formed as twisted bambo

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Lot 512

TWO CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERS 19TH CENTURY Each of cylindrical form with handles and feet formed as twisted bamboo branches and with sprays of leaves moulded to the body, 27cm, 4kg and 2,5kg. (2)

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TWO CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD OFFERING DISHES QING DYNASTY Each cast with a geometric band and applied with elephant head handles

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Lot 513

TWO CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD OFFERING DISHES QING DYNASTY Each cast with a geometric band and applied with elephant head handles and feet, the bases with four character Xuande seal marks, 27.5cm and 26.8cm, 1.5kg and 1.1kg. (2) Provenance: formerly in an English private collection, Kent.

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A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY With a compressed circular body raised on three short legs, with a f

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Lot 514

A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY With a compressed circular body raised on three short legs, with a four character seal mark to the base, 14cm, 1.2kg.

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A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE INCENSE BURNER WITH DRAGON HANDLES QING DYNASTY The flattened circular body on a simple ring foot frame

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Lot 516

A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE INCENSE BURNER WITH DRAGON HANDLES QING DYNASTY The flattened circular body on a simple ring foot framed by two large chilong- shaped handles fastened on pegs, with a four character Xuande mark to the base, 23.5cm, 2.9kg.

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A CHINESE BRONZE GU-SHAPED VASE QING DYNASTY The flared body with a broad rim, a pronounced knop and four flanges, 17cm, 1.5k

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Lot 519

A CHINESE BRONZE GU-SHAPED VASE QING DYNASTY The flared body with a broad rim, a pronounced knop and four flanges, 17cm, 1.5kg.

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A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT BRONZE BUDDHIST LION DOGS MING DYNASTY Seated on their haunches with their heads turned, their ears fl

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Lot 52

A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT BRONZE BUDDHIST LION DOGS MING DYNASTY Seated on their haunches with their heads turned, their ears flat and each with one paw resting on a brocade ball, the hair of the manes and tails picked out in fine detail, 18cm, 3.7kg. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Sir Beilby Alston (1868-1929), the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to China (1920-1922), and by repute gifted to him by the last Emperor of China Pu Yi, and thence by descent.

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A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY With a plain cylindrical body and two lion head-shaped handles with beaded

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Lot 521

A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY With a plain cylindrical body and two lion head-shaped handles with beaded rings, a six character Xuande mark to the base, together with a wood stand carved as scrolling clouds, 8.5cm, 686g. (2)

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A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY The rectangular body with two thick loop handles, decorated with panels of bloss

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Lot 522

A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY The rectangular body with two thick loop handles, decorated with panels of blossoms and Buddhist symbols, a four character Xuande mark to the base and with a wood cover, together with a bronze incense burner and cover modelled as a bird, 20cm and 13cm, 1.3kg and 441g. (4)

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A CHINESE BRONZE RETICULATED INCENSE STICK HOLDER YUAN/MING DYNASTY With cylindrical body, two dragon-shaped handles and reti

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Lot 525

A CHINESE BRONZE RETICULATED INCENSE STICK HOLDER YUAN/MING DYNASTY With cylindrical body, two dragon-shaped handles and reticulated decoration with quatrefoil and cash-shaped openings and four figures of Immortals with attributes cast in high relief, all supported on three short feet, 16cm, 425g. Cf. R Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, pp.29-30 no.16 for a related tripod incense stick holder.

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A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE ALTAR CANDLESTICKS LATE MING DYNASTY Each with an everted drip pan supported on a baluster stem rais

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Lot 526

A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE ALTAR CANDLESTICKS LATE MING DYNASTY Each with an everted drip pan supported on a baluster stem raised on the back of a mythical creature, all raised on three dragon head-shaped mask legs, 30.5cm, 3kg. (2)

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A CHINESE BRONZE LION DOG INCENSE STICK HOLDER LATE MING DYNASTY Seated on his haunches with his head turned, on a reticulate

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Lot 527

A CHINESE BRONZE LION DOG INCENSE STICK HOLDER LATE MING DYNASTY Seated on his haunches with his head turned, on a reticulated integral stand, together with a polished stone figure of the Immortal Lu Xing holding a ruyi sceptre and a gold ingot, 22cm and 19.5cm, the bronze 2.2kg. (2)

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A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER Decorated with stylised lotus flowerheads and scrolling fo

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Lot 631

A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER Decorated with stylised lotus flowerheads and scrolling foliage, raised on a short flared foot, a five character Qianlong mark to the base, 5.7cm, 118g. (2)

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A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE PAPER WEIGHT QING DYNASTY Cast as a scaly dragon crouching and with his head turned to sinister, 7.5cm,

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Lot 632

A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE PAPER WEIGHT QING DYNASTY Cast as a scaly dragon crouching and with his head turned to sinister, 7.5cm, 223g.

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A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE LUDUAN INCENSE BURNER LATE MING DYNASTY Standing four-square, with a short globular body, the detachab

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Lot 635

A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE LUDUAN INCENSE BURNER LATE MING DYNASTY Standing four-square, with a short globular body, the detachable head with a curly mane and a single horn, 13.5cm, 683g. (2)

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A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE AND GILT BRONZE HAT STANDS QIANLONG 1736-95 Each with a compressed globular top and a tall knoppe

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Lot 71

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE AND GILT BRONZE HAT STANDS QIANLONG 1736-95 Each with a compressed globular top and a tall knopped stem supported on a circular flat topped base, decorated with lotus blossoms, ruyi-heads, angular scrolls and key fret, 29.5cm. (2)

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A CHINESE KNIFE WITH A CLOISONNE SCABBARD AND JADEITE HANDLE QIANLONG 1736-95 The scabbard decorated with stylised bats amids

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Lot 73

A CHINESE KNIFE WITH A CLOISONNE SCABBARD AND JADEITE HANDLE QIANLONG 1736-95 The scabbard decorated with stylised bats amidst clouds on a turquoise ground, the gilt bronze mounts with key fret bands, 27cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Mr George Athenogenes, London. The use of knives at meals was a mark of Manchu identity. When eating sacrificial pork, men and women were expected to cut up their own meat. Knives and other eating utensils often formed part of the dowries of princesses.

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A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC HU-SHAPED VASE 20TH CENTURY Painted with ancient bronze vessels and lines of calligraphy on a cream crac

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Lot 734

A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC HU-SHAPED VASE 20TH CENTURY Painted with ancient bronze vessels and lines of calligraphy on a cream crackled ground and thick brown floral bands to the rim and foot, a four character Chenghua mark to the base, 30cm.

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A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The compressed circular body with two lion head-shaped handles supported on

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Lot 99

A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The compressed circular body with two lion head-shaped handles supported on a short flared foot, with a six character Xuande mark to the base, together with a reticulated wood cover and a carved stand, 21.5cm, 2.2kg. (3)

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AN ORIENTAL PATINATED BRONZE STUDY OF A WOMAN in traditional robes, 27.5 cm high (both hands missing)

Duke's Avenue Auctions

Lot 226

AN ORIENTAL PATINATED BRONZE STUDY OF A WOMAN in traditional robes, 27.5 cm high (both hands missing)

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AN 18TH CENTURY BRONZE MORTAR and a pair of pewter canisters of cylinder form

Duke's Avenue Auctions

Lot 77

AN 18TH CENTURY BRONZE MORTAR and a pair of pewter canisters of cylinder form

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A BRONZE EFFECT STUDY OF AN ELIZABETHAN GENTLEMAN, 28 cm high

Duke's Avenue Auctions

Lot 80

A BRONZE EFFECT STUDY OF AN ELIZABETHAN GENTLEMAN, 28 cm high

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A Pair of Continental Bronze Effect Lidded Tureens with Lion Mask Mounts and Acorn Finials, 19cm High

Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 105

A Pair of Continental Bronze Effect Lidded Tureens with Lion Mask Mounts and Acorn Finials, 19cm High

Live Auction

A Heavy Late 19th Century Bronze Study of a Standing Bear, Possibly Door Stop, 15cm High

Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 13

A Heavy Late 19th Century Bronze Study of a Standing Bear, Possibly Door Stop, 15cm High

Live Auction

A Collection of Bronze Effect Figures of Golfers, Two Golfing Medals and a Golfing Hipflask

Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 215

A Collection of Bronze Effect Figures of Golfers, Two Golfing Medals and a Golfing Hipflask

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A Bronze Effect Study of Snake Attacking Lion After Houlet, 20cm Long

Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 4

A Bronze Effect Study of Snake Attacking Lion After Houlet, 20cm Long

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze mount formed as male genitals with peg above, spurs extended to each side. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronz

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 1001

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze mount formed as male genitals with peg above, spurs extended to each side. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 433 for type. 14 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze handle attachment in the form of Medusa with leaf decoration at handle attachment; a stern face

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Lot 1004

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze handle attachment in the form of Medusa with leaf decoration at handle attachment; a stern face with long wavy hair, protruding wings and snakes emerging at the forehead and tied below the chin. 205 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A bronze finger ring with incised zigzag to the D-section shank, ellipsoid bezel with inscription 'VIRTI' (be

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Lot 1007

3rd century AD. A bronze finger ring with incised zigzag to the D-section shank, ellipsoid bezel with inscription 'VIRTI' (belonging to Virtus"). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 262 for type. 6.43 grams, 23mm overall, 17.60mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, usage wear.

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1st-3rd century AD. A group of five bronze chariot fittings all with tapering conical shafts incised with horizontal bands, r

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Lot 1010

1st-3rd century AD. A group of five bronze chariot fittings all with tapering conical shafts incised with horizontal bands, right-angled arm and rounded finial. 483 grams total, 58-66mm (2 1/4 - 2 1/2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bust of Apollo with dressed hair, hollow to the reverse. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Anti

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Lot 1011

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bust of Apollo with dressed hair, hollow to the reverse. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 18 for type. 15 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). [No Reserve] Good condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A large flat-section bronze plaque with hole to each corner, segmented face with inset panels of millefio

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Lot 1014

1st-2nd century AD. A large flat-section bronze plaque with hole to each corner, segmented face with inset panels of millefiori glass. See Sumner, G. Roman Military Dress, Strood, 2009 for discussion. 38 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000. Fair condition.

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1st century AD. A matched group of three bronze bow brooches, each a rectangular headplate with lateral flanges, three collar

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Lot 1015

1st century AD. A matched group of three bronze bow brooches, each a rectangular headplate with lateral flanges, three collared knops, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate, pin attached to a loop on the reverse, catch below. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.29.5 for type. 24 grams total, 47-50mm (1 3/4 - 2"). From a private collection; previously in an old central Asian collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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